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Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

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The consortium was established by Honda Motor Co., Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., in April 2019, aimed at increasing the adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan.

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS) and Dongfeng Motor Corporation enter strategic cooperation, focused on new energy vehicles

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—the rebirthed Saab—and Dongfeng Motor Corporation (Dongfeng) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to achieve global industrial synergies. Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFM) is the third biggest Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei Province.

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Honda to launch electric-two wheelers in India by 2024

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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced its plans to launch electric two-wheelers in India next year. Next year, Honda will introduce two electric scooters in India, one of which will be an upgraded Activa. Honda aims to provide 10 electric scooters in its lineup over the next five years.

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Japan NEDO launches major $90M solid-state Li-ion battery project targeting EVs; 23 companies, 15 universities/research institutes

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In addition, the project will develop simulation technology to predict the deterioration of all-solid LIB cells and battery packs, and test evaluation methods for durability and safety with international standardization. Partners participating in this project include: Toyota Motor Corporation; Nissan Motor Co., Yamaha Mr. Motor Co.,

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Honda discloses estimates of annual greenhouse gas emissions related to its operations and customer use of products

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Honda GHG emissions by Scope. Honda Motor Co., disclosed estimates of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to Honda including emissions from Honda’s global business operations and customer use of Honda motorcycles, automobiles and power products. Overall GHG emissions from Honda and Honda products.

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Honda to begin reuse of rare earth metals extracted from used NiMH batteries before year end; targeting extraction from motors and Li-ion batteries as well

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Flow of the reuse of rare earth metals Honda is striving to achieve. Honda Motor Co., Honda will pursue the recycling of precious resources by reusing extracted rare earth metals not only for nickel-metal hydride batteries, but also for use in a wide range of parts. Global average of the amount of CO 2 emitted by Honda products.

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US to investigate imported thermoplastic encapsulated electric motors for potential patent violations

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The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is instituting an investigation of certain thermoplastic encapsulated electric motors, their components, and products and vehicles containing them. pumps in power steering units) used in various parts of automobiles (e.g., of Southfield, MI; Honda Motor Co., of Princeton, IN; and.

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